Grim past of 23yo shot dead in Qld street revealed after ‘ridiculous’ end

New details have emerged about the past of Chloe Jade Mason, 23, who was allegedly chased and shot dead in a suburban street.

The former partner of a 23-year-old woman who was left for dead after she was gunned down in a suburban street had been stabbed to death in a gang brawl.

Chloe Jade Mason, 23, was found unconscious and not breathing on Railway Parade in Caboolture about 12.10am on Sunday.

Police provided CPR and first aid but she was declared dead at the scene.

Police believe Ms Mason, who is also known as CeeJay, had been assaulted, allegedly chased down a suburban street by two men and shot at in the middle of the night.

The men have not been found.

Ms Mason’s sister, Dani, said she “didn’t deserve this”.

“She was the most amazing person you could ever meet, like she’s someone that you would have wanted to have by your side in life,” her sister Dani said via Nine News.

“She didn’t deserve this, no one does.”

Chloe Jade Mason was also known as ‘CJ’.

Tributes have begun to flow for Chloe Jade Mason. Picture: Facebook

‘LIFE TAKEN TOO SHORT’

Ms Mason’s former partner has been revealed as Kane Alexanderson, who was stabbed on Australia Day in 2020 in a gang brawl, according to the Courier Mail.

Mr Alexanderson’s mother, Bianca, told the masthead she met Ms Mason when she was 14 years old.

“They just loved each other. They were beautiful,” she said.

“They had their on-and-off relationship until the day he passed.”

She called Ms Mason’s death “absolutely shocking” and “ridiculous”.

“She was absolutely beautiful. She never did the wrong thing in my eyes,” she said.

“Just life taken too short.”

She also said Ms Mason had called her mum after the pair were in jail together.

SISTER’S HEARTBREAKING TRIBUTE

A homicide investigation has since been launched as police continue to appeal for information following the suspicious death.

Ms Mason’s sister, Hannah McKone, paid tribute to her younger sibling whose life was cut short.

“Grieving the life you never got to have and the experiences we didn’t get the chance to share,” Ms McKone said on Facebook.

“You would’ve been the most amazing mother.”

Ms McKone has also started a fundraiser in the hopes her family can give Ms Mason a proper send off.

“I’m fund raising on behalf of my little sister Chloe,” the GoFundMe campaign said.

“Being so close to Christmas her family has no savings or financial means to give her a funeral.

“We are graciously asking for help and support in this. All funds donated will be directly used for Chloe’s funeral service.”

Kane Alexanderson. Picture: Facebook

A crime scene has been declared after the woman was found unconscious and not breathing in Caboolture. Picture: ABC

Queensland Police minister Dan Purdie said the community have nothing to fear, as police believe the two armed men were known to Ms Mason.

“I know police from our homicide squad, local detectives, state flying squad have been deployed to that area en masse,” he said.

“I understand it was targeted attack, it wasn’t a random incident but the victim and offenders were known to each other. 

“I’ve been informed there’s no risk to the broader community that it was a targeted attack. 

“There’s no suggestion the public should be alarmed by this and I’m confident the police will solve this sooner rather than later.”

Mr Purdie urged anyone with information to contact police to “help solve this murder”.

“It’s an operational matter, police are working around the clock to solve it,” he said.

“It’s not the first time North Brisbane has seen a tragedy around Christmas time.

“It’s something we do want to stop particularly a violent crime like that. 

“We need to make sure our police have all the resources and the laws they need to do their job and keep people safe.”

It comes as friends of Ms Mason have also taken to social media to remember the 23-year-old woman.

“I’ll always miss you and think of you CeeJay,” one friend said online.

“Love you always my sis. Fly high and know you won’t be forgotten by anyone at all that got the pleasure to cross your path down here in hell. Love you.”

Another said: “We will all miss you … Fly high huni (sic).”

One friend said she’ll miss the woman she considered a sister.

“You were there in some of my darkest times,” the woman wrote on social media.

“Rest In Paradise my sister. Love you lots.”

Another friend said Ms Mason was “so young and so beautiful”.

Speaking to media on Sunday afternoon, Detective Inspector David Harbison said early investigations suggested the woman had been assaulted by two men, who may have chased her down Railway Parade.

Police believe up to four gunshots were fired in the street.

The woman had suffered at least one gunshot wound, but Det Insp Harbison would not be drawn on how many.

A woman has been found dead on Railway Pde, Caboolture. Generic image of street. Picture: Google Maps

Detective Inspector David Harbison said police believe two men chased the 23-year-old woman down the street, shooting at and killing her. Picture: 9News

Det Insp Harbison said the incident “occurred in the street and went onto the footpath”, and that the property police were called to was not involved.

No arrests have been made and police currently have no suspects in the death.

Det Insp Harbison said while it is believed there were two men involved, officers are working with limited detail as it was “very dark” at the time of the shooting and police have “no leads” on those involved.

Detectives do not believe this to be a random attack, as police believe the woman knew the two men who allegedly attacked her.

Investigators urge anyone that may have information in relation about the shooting to contact police, particularly, anyone travelling along Railway Pde from 11.40pm on Saturday to shortly thereafter who might have dashcam footage.

Investigations are ongoing.